CO2 test - serum
Bicarbonate test; HCO3-; Carbon dioxide test; TCO2; Total CO2 CO2 is carbon dioxide. A serum CO2 test measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood. In the body, most of the CO2 is in the form of a substance called ... [... more]
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Based on FDA and CDC's ongoing investigation of the Salmonella outbreak, consumers are advised: No association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores. Do not eat peanut-containing products on ... [... more]
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Congenital cataract
A congenital cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens of the eye is normally a clear structure, which focuses light received by the eye onto the retina. The number of people born with cataracts is low. In ... [... more]
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Neurofibromatosis 2
NF2; Bilateral acoustic neurofibromatosis; Central bilateral acoustic NF Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a genetic disorder in which tumors form on the nerves of the brain and spine (the central nervous system). NF2 is passed down through families ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cervix
The cervix is the lower end of the uterus. It is located at the top of the vagina and is about one inch long. The cervical canal passes through the cervix, allowing the menstrual period and fetus to pass from the uterus into the vagina, and sperm ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Noma
Noma is a type of gangrene that destroys mucous membranes of the mouth and other tissues. It occurs in malnourished children in areas of poor cleanliness. The exact cause is unknown, but may be due to bacteria called fusospirochetal ... [... more]
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Chronic granulomatous disease
CGD; Fatal granulomatosis of childhood; Chronic granulomatous disease of childhood; Progressive septic granulomatosis Chronic granulomatous disease is an inherited disorder in which immune system cells called phagocytes do not function properly. ... [... more]
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Restrictive cardiomyopathy
Restrictive cardiomyopathy refers to a group of disorders in which the heart chambers are unable to properly fill with blood because of stiffness in the heart. In restrictive cardiomyopathy, the heart is of normal size or only slightly enlarged. ... [... more]
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Retinal vein occlusion
Central retinal vein occlusion; Branch retinal vein occlusion; CRVO; BRVO Retinal vein occlusion is a blockage in the blood supply from the retina -- the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. Veins of the retina can become blocked by a ... [... more]
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Hearing loss - infants
Deafness -- infants; Hearing impairment -- infants; Conductive hearing loss -- infants; Sensorineural hearing loss -- infants; Central hearing loss -- infants Hearing loss is the total or partial inability to hear sound in one or both ears. This ... [... more]
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Catecholamines - blood
Norepinephrine - blood; Epinephrine - blood; Adrenalin - blood; Dopamine - blood The blood test for catecholamines checks the level of catecholamines in your blood. Catecholamines are hormones produced by the adrenal glands, which are found on ... [... more]
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Left heart catheterization
Left heart catheterization is the passage of a thin flexible tube (catheter) into the left side of the heart to view the area or to treat certain types of heart conditions. You will be given a mild sedative about 30 minutes before the procedure ... [... more]
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